Abstract:
A method of making a hoist cable capable of continuous resistance monitoring includes applying an electrically-insulating material to at least one strand of a wire rope such that a length of the strand is electrically insulated and an end of the strand is electrically conductive. The end of the at least one strand is joined to other strands of the wire rope such that at least two strands are electrically connected at a free end of the wire rope. A method of inspecting the hoist cable includes transmitting a first electrical signal through a first strand from a hoist drum to a free end of the wire rope and receiving the first electrical signal through a second strand at the hoist drum, the first and second strands being electrically connected at the free end. Using the first electrical signal, the resistance of the wire rope is calculated.
Abstract:
A method of making a hoist cable capable of continuous resistance monitoring includes applying an electrically-insulating material to at least one strand of a wire rope such that a length of the strand is electrically insulated and an end of the strand is electrically conductive. The end of the at least one strand is joined to other strands of the wire rope such that at least two strands are electrically connected at a free end of the wire rope. A method of inspecting the hoist cable includes transmitting a first electrical signal through a first strand from a hoist drum to a free end of the wire rope and receiving the first electrical signal through a second strand at the hoist drum, the first and second strands being electrically connected at the free end. Using the first electrical signal, the resistance of the wire rope is calculated.
Abstract:
A steel cord has a stranded structure comprising a plurality of sheath strands intertwined around the outer circumferential surface of a core strand; and a filament having a linear mass density of at least 560 dtex and not more than 2,200 dtex wrapped in a spiral around the outer circumferential surface of the core strand. The steel cord is embedded in an unvulcanized rubber member to mold a molded rubber article, which is then vulcanized.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method for producing a high strength synthetic strength member (7) containing rope (1) capable of being used with powered blocks where such rope has lighter weight and similar or greater strength than steel wire strength member containing ropes used with powered blocks. Disclosed also is the product resulting from such method. The product includes a synthetic strength member, a first synthetic portion (9) and a second synthetic portion. The first synthetic pillion is enclosed within the strength member and the second synthetic portion is situated external the strength member. At least a portion of the second synthetic portion also is situated internal a sheath (8) formed about the strength member. The second synthetic portion has a minimal of 8% at a temperature of between negative 20 and negative 15° C.
Abstract:
A wire rope for a running wire, has a core rope, a plurality of side strands arranged at an outer periphery of the core rope to be twisted together therewith, and a resin spacer interposed between the side strands, the core rope including a core rope main body composed of a plurality of wires and a resin coating layer outwardly surrounding the core rope main body so that the resin coating layer separates the core rope main body from the side strands, each of the side strands being composed of a plurality of further wires, and the resin spacer being provided with contour corresponding to an outer layer of the further wires of the side strands and extending between the wires of the outer layer of the side strands.
Abstract:
An inner layer rope has a plurality of inner layer strands, in which a plurality of steel wires are twisted together, with an elevator rope for suspending a car of an elevator apparatus. An inner layer cladding made of a resin covers a periphery of the inner layer rope. An outer layer is formed on a peripheral portion of the inner layer cladding. The outer layer has a plurality of outer layer strands in which a plurality of steel wires are twisted together. An outer layer cladding made of a high-friction resin material covers the periphery of the outer layer.
Abstract:
The invention includes a composite cable having a plurality of strands (10, 12) stranded around a composite synthetic core (5) with a concentric structure. The core (5) has a nucleus (11) formed by a bundle of parallel synthetic fibers extending along the cable longitudinal direction, and of a compact thermoplastic sheath (13) enclosing the nucleus (11) and serving as winding support for the strands.
Abstract:
A filler element is located between each adjacent pair of outer strands of a wire rope and interlocks with the adjacent strands. The filler elements provide the rope with substantially smooth outer surface reducing vibration of the rope passing over a pulley. Filler elements are disclosed consisting of an elastometic or polymeric material having an oriented molecular structure aligned along the filler element and also aligned in a generally radial direction with respect to the rope.
Abstract:
A new form of construction for synthetic cables used for the anchoring of floating platforms in offshore oil production is described. A desirable requisite for this application is that the durability of the cable is not affected by deterioration of its strong core by virtue of the aggressive mechanical action of particles of the sea bed which might penetrate the cable and reach its core. For this purpose a layer (2) to protect the core (1) comprising a strip of polymer material placed in helical fashion which permits the passage of water and prevents the passage of particles of the sea bed towards the core (1) is placed between the cable core (1) and its outer braided protective layer (2).
Abstract:
An optical well logging cable and method of fabrication is provided which utilizes the combination of optical fiber means having a proof test stress value of at least about 150,000 pounds per square inch with a surrounding and protecting arrangement of helically wound strength elements in a construction that minimizes the inelastic part of the cable elongation by minimizing the deformability of the structure within the arrangement of strength elements. This arrangement of strength elements includes two torque balancing layers wound in opposite helical directions. It is a feature of this invention that the construction has such a low permanent radial contraction under repeated loading to about 90% of the design breaking strength of the cable that its permanent elongation is no greater than about 0.4% and preferably 0.25% or less.